USS Andromeda NCC-50007 - SD 11405.31

Starring:
	
Lea			as	Ship Manager	
				Engineering		
				Figure
				Keatting
				
Conor Power		as	[XO] Commander Conor Power
				First Officer

Evan Taylor		as	[FCO] Ensign Jardon Lori	
				Flight Control Officer
				aFCO_Jenkins		

Jack Farfri		as	[CSO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Xerus Vorln Ivara
				Chief Science Officer 
				SO_CWO_Womack
				
Karriaunna Scotti		as	[CMO] Commander Sierra Knight-Sky
				Chief Medical Officer 

Trevor Howard		as	[CTO] Ensign Felicia N'Leth Thorson
				Chief Tactical Officer

Absent:

Jim Koeller		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Knight
				Commanding Officer

Andrew Dalrymple	as	[CEO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Tavish Duncan McQuade
				Chief Engineering Officer		

William Davis		as	[SOPS] Commander William Davis

Summary: The Cataria is now about 3 hours away from its destination, and the hour is very early. And yet much of the senior staff cannot sleep well. 

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "All the Little Pieces" Mission 4 - SD 11405.31~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In her office going through files.::

INFO: Cataria has dropped from warp, and is about to commence a scan of the target area.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::steps out onto the bridge and yawns before taking a look around to see who is there::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::at the bridge's MSD, looking over the incoming data::
aFCO_Jenkins says:
::sitting at the helm::

SO_CWO_Womack says:
::At the science station, watching the sensor alignment ratios and power levels::

ACTION: Cataria's new sensor modifications activate in an active scan. Engineering carefully monitors the power requirements, as some light in consoles or overhead flicker for about 43 seconds.

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::his eyes look up at the flickering lights:: CSO: Do I even want to ask?

ACTION: The scan concludes without anything exploding, and lights return to normal.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::glances upward:: XO: I don't know.  *Engineering* Watch those power levels, we are getting spikes, keep it to a steady gradient next time.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stands up and looks out her door.::  *Engineering*:  Is there an issue with power?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Very well, what is our current status ::takes a seat on the bridge and starts flicking through some reports::
Engineering says:
*CSO*: We'll work on it. Just be darned sure you never run that scan with anything else energy intensive, like shields or propulsion. It's already at the very edges of our capacity.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods to herself as the data floods in:: FCO: Resume previous course and speed. *Astrometrics* Data coming your way.
Engineering says:
*CMO*: Just a midnight test of some new sensor modifications. Working out the energy bugs. Sorry for the inconvenience, Doctor.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*Engineering*: Medical should be on a different power set-up.  And if there are changes, it should automatically go to back up.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks the status:: XO: We dropped from warp to make a detailed scan of the anomaly area. I wanted to try out a set of modifications that I received from the station.
Engineering says:
*CMO*: Hm. Understood, Doctor. We'll look into it.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
*Engineering*:  Thank you, medical out.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: walking into the main room concerned.::

ACTION: As the com closes, a bit of motion catches Knight-Sky's attention out of the corner of her eye... a figure in the main ward.

aFCO_Jenkins says:
CSO: aye ma'am. Resuming previous course and speed.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Other then that the ship status is green, auxiliary power is recharging, and I'll have the sensor report once we've had a chance to look at it.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Very well.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turning, she moves further into the main ward.  She had not heard anyone come in.::  May I help you?

ACTION: The figure in sickbay appears human, and is dressed in charcoal civilian attire. He feels both familiar and unfamiliar to Knight-Sky, but turns to Sky with an expression of relief.

FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::steps off of the TL. Shaking his head trying to shake the sleep away. Walks up to the aFCO Jenkins and relieves him::
Figure says:
CMO: Doctor Sky! Good, you're here! 
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: slightly warily as she cannot put a name or memory to the person:: Figure:  Yes... How may I assist you?
Figure says:
CMO: I've changed my mind. I'm going to do it. But I need you're help!  Is Commander Power awake?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Figure:  Do what?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::begins to get the first bits of information form astrometrics:: XO: I'm not sure yet, but it does look like we have several recent warp trails in the area of the anomaly sir.
Figure says:
::Gravely:: CMO: Defect.  I need to speak with Commander Power. Do you know if he's on the bridge?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::watches as Jenkins leaves the bridge. Sits down and tries to focus on the nav controls::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: People taking a closer look or people not aware of what they are getting in to?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: taps her commbadge:: *XO*:  Dr. Sky to Commander Powers.  I need you in medical right now.  You have someone here who wishes to speak with you.  ~~~~~I know and do not know him.  I cannot explain.  You may want to bring at least one security officer with you.~~~~
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: I can't lock onto the ships yet, but from the energy spikes and wave sign defects I would say that the ships are using Caeal technology.  And they appear to be orbiting the target area in a holding pattern.
Figure says:
::His eyes light up slightly:: CMO: Ah, so he -is- on the bridge.  ::Smiles::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Getting fed up with those people right about now.

ACTION: A human figure, perhaps just under thirty, in charcoal civilian attire, appears on the bridge, just ahead of the turbolift:: XO: Commander Power!

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Figure:  That I do not know.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Keep me informed, I  have something to take care of in sickbay ::holsters a phaser from the bridge armory::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::raises an eyebrow at both the XO's comment and the sudden arrival:: XO: Indeed.

ACTION: The figure in sickbay, turns slightly, and speaks.  "Commander Power!"

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::draws his phaser at the fresh target who suddenly appeared on the bridge:: Figure: And just who do you think you are?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: blinks, turning in the direction the person is speaking, but does not see Conor::
Figure says:
::Turns slightly to his right and smiles:: CMO: Yes, he is.  ::Turns back to his left slightly, and slowly raises his hands in a "safe" posture:: XO: Keatting. ::Looks confused:: 

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::notes the man's odd comments and reaches into her pocket. For a moment her fingers rest on the tricorder, then she remembers she has the ship's internal sensors at her disposal, and locks them onto the figure on the bridge::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~XO:  Are you on the bridge and is someone in a charcoal civilian attire there with you?~~~~
Keatting says:
::His confusion shifting somewhat into suspicion:: XO: Commander....  ::Glances across toward Lori:: FCO: Lieutenant!   ::Glances across at Ivara, and his expression grows the more crossed and suspicious:: CSO: ...Ivara.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: Yes and I have my phaser pointed at him~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Care to explain what you are doing on my bridge? Not a fan of uninvited guests.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
OPS: Yellow alert, shields up.
Keatting says:
::Draws himself up somewhat:: XO: You sounded like you would welcome me with open arms. But perhaps I was overly reading into that.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks over the sensor screen, and re-scans she then checks power settings, and frowns ever so slightly before making sure a specific set of safeties were online.:: XO: He isn't really here sir.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO:  He is here with me as well.  He seems to know us.  He said he has changed his mind and desires to defect.~~~~
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::taps a message to the FCO's console asking for the ETA::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: See if you can keep probing him and see what you can find out~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: You don't know me that well then. Just what are you doing here and what do you want?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::looks at his console noticing the message from the CSO, taps a reply back 'ETA 2 hours. 42 minutes.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: How did he get aboard the ship by the way?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Taking her tricorder out of her pocket, keeping it obvious, she scans the man before her.::
Keatting says:
::Lowers his hands and takes a step backwards, backing up toward the turbolift on the bridge, and toward the sickbay exit in sickbay, his demeanor evidencing someone very much someone rethinking his actions:: XO: ...Maybe this was a mistake...
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Transmitted via holoemitter as near as I can tell sir.
Keatting says:
XO: ...Maybe this is a trap.
Keatting says:
XO: ...maybe I shouldn't leave Section 31 afterall.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Keatting: Hold up one second there...
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO:  I am not reading any life signs.  He could be a projection which would explain why he can be in both places at once.~~~~
Keatting says:
::Glances up, but takes another half-step backwards::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: Where is the source of the projection?~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Why now?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Makes a minor adjustment on her scanner as well as reaching out mentally on that pathway.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Raises an eyebrow:: ~~~~ My holoemitters~~~~
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::glances at OPS, and moves calmly over to that station. Quietly she spoke:: OPS: Search for incoming signals, and log all current settings and inputs to an isolated padd.
Keatting says:
::Grows ever-so-slightly less tense at Power's change in demeanor:: XO: Let's just say, I don't like who we're painting as monsters anymore. 
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO:  It would explain the earlier energy deficiency we experienced.~~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: Can you trace how he's using them?~~~
Keatting says:
XO: The weapon against the Vroa, I GOT that. I--  ::Struggles a moment with the words:: --...lost, someone, in a Vroa attack. They should be wiped off the face of the universe.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::begins external scans looking for another vessel maybe close to the Cataria::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting:  I understand you are speaking with Commander Conor using my holoemitters.  How?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::holsters his phaser for the time being:: Keatting: Understandable, I've seen their handy work up close.. but who are you painting these days then?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moves to the science station with Womack and speaks slowly and softly again:: SO: Go to astrometrics, use that full scan we did and check for signals. I'll take over here.
Keatting says:
CMO: Accessing another ship's systems remotely is basically child's play for Section 31. I'm told your systems would be prepared to permit me access to both the bridge and sickbay at once, since they were the two locations I was most likely to find one of you.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting:  Why one of us?
SO_CWO_Womack says:
::nods and leaves his station, moving to the other turbolift access::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO:  This was prepared in advance.  Our systems were set up for him to appear to you or I on the bridge or in medical.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~ CMO: Our friends at home no doubt ~~~
Keatting says:
XO: No one who deserves it. They've never so much as attack us, or asked anything of us. Commander...we're becoming the monsters. Section 31. And I won't be a part of it. And I'll do whatever I can to stop my research from being used against the innocent.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Your research?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting:  Who do you desire to protect?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks the sensor modifications, then shuts down the passive scanners just as a scientific test::
Keatting says:
CMO: You're the ones that convinced me. And you're the ranking officers onboard.  XO: They want to completely devastate an entire sector. Make it ripe for conquest.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::reactivates the passive sensor mods and looks again at the figure, she shakes her head ever so slightly.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Open conquest doesn't sound like the standard MO of Section 31.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting:  Please, clarification.  When did I convince you?  I have no memory of this and it bothers me.  I believe Commander Conor is having the same issue.  And how can we help?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO: He says the two of us convinced him to come forward.  I have no memory of him other then the impression I should know him.~~~~
Keatting says:
XO: And wouldn't they like to do something about that?  We're changing. Years back, we never would've been so bold as to take over entire stations. Now we have Deep Space 3 and Starbase 514.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting & ~~~~XO~~~~:  Vroa paranoia.  It is rampanent in starfleet.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::taps a message into his console to the CSO "Is there a way to trace the signal he's sending back to the source?"::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: So what next? You can't play shadow games with our holo emitters forever.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::responds to the FCO "Probably not. Sec 31 likely had an agent aboard during the ship's construction. It could be coming in anywhere."::
Keatting says:
CMO: They way you treated me, took care of me. The things you said. You didn't have to write a treatise to formally give me the idea.
Keatting says:
XO: You're right. You'll reach my location soon enough, but before I defect, I need your help.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
Keatting:  We are looking at two things here.  My memories have been altered or this event has yet to occur.  Please clarify.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::replies to the CSO "I scanned the area and there are no signals coming from any of the vessels nearby"::
Keatting says:
XO: You should be nearing the Kaelos system soon. That's where Section 31 had my family relocate, "for their safety." But Section 31 figures out I'm defecting, and my wife and kids are still there....
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: consciously sighs... the key words, children.::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::replies to the FCO's reply "Either a cloaked ship, or a downloaded holovirus are possible."::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Now given you were first to mention a trap, how can I trust you aren't sending us straight into the hornet's nest.
Keatting says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: Maybe you can, maybe you can't. Maybe as soon as I leave your systems, a sleeper agent on your bridge will report in to 31 and my family will end up dead, or worse, while I languish here until my systems die. 
Keatting says:
XO: Maybe you're the sleeper agent who will do it.
Keatting says:
XO: I'm taking the first risk, Commander. ::Continues to address Power, but turns to look Knight-Sky in the eyes:: Will you help me?

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Ok, so we go pick up your family, what then?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: repeats her question, needing some trust.:: Keatting:  We are looking at two things here.  My memories have been altered or this event has yet to occur.  Please clarify.
Keatting says:
XO: Continue to the rendezvous point. You need to get there in....2 hours, 35 minutes, to avoid suspicion. I'll turn myself over to you then. This will be my last transmission... I suggest you activate the systems shielding to prevent further Section 31 interference.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks sharply at the XO:: XO: Sir, a word?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
Keatting: Guess we might see you then.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::looks over at the CSO::
Keatting says:
XO: Understood. ::Nods:: ::Starts to reach out, to activate a systems shut off, but pauses, turning to Knight-Sky:: CMO: I don't know what's going on with you. I don't know why you don't remember. All I know is that I'm sitting in a cloaked vessel, using most of my remaining power to transmit this signal, and I'm hoping it doesn't result in the death of my entire family. Good luck figuring it o---  
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::nods to the Captain's ready room::

ACTION: The signal suddenly fades, both figures vanishing from the bridge and sickbay.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods her head as he vanishes::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO: Conor, I am uncomfortable with not knowing what has happened to our memories.  If you have the time, I want to explore this with you.  It may not be important for our next steps, but it could be for our future.~~~~

<<<<<Momentary pause>>>>>

Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
FCO: Set a course Kaelos system. Let's go kick the hornet's nest.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::continues to look at the XO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::starts heading towards the ready room:: CSO: You wanted a word?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
XO: Aye sir. ::sets course for the Kaelos system.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: I'm in the ready room with the CSO. Pop up when you want~~~
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::moves quickly to the ready room, her arms crossed, as soon as she and the XO are in the room she speaks, directing her voice upward:: Computer: suspend all sensor logs and recordings deck one, ready room. Secure door.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: You do realize if I was S31, I'd tamper with the systems to do extra recordings when someone gave that command.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ XO:  It is quiet here.  I will join you shortly.~~~~

ACTION: Lori sees something out of the corner of his eye.

FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::shifts his head noticing something out of the corner of his eye::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks coolly at the XO:: Computer: Confirm command, then execute program Ivara alpha, run for five minutes.

ACTION: As soon as Lori look that direction....there's nothing there.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Contacts Blackfoot to oversee medical as she wants Sean to get some rest.::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: I see you come prepared then.

ACTION: The computer initiates Ivara Alpha. Computers within the Ready Room lose all power.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Once Amanda shows up, she heads out for the bridge.::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
Self: What?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::shrugs calmly:: XO: You are aware that this is a trap. Section 31 has access to the entire Starfleet roster and the psych profiles. If someone was capable of defection they would not bother employing them. This is not the Orion Syndicate we are dealing with, they may use families to motivate some field agents from time to time but...
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::continues:: XO: Whoever this is, they are not a field agent. they are clearly aware of what S31 is doing and planning, someone like that would not be so easy to control.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As she steps into the lift, it takes her to the bridge as ordered.  In moments, she is stepping off and walking over to the ready room.::
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Arriving, activates the chimes.::
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::continues to look around the bridge. Looking for whatever it was that he did or did not see::

ACTION: The chimes do not ring inside.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her sensitive hearing hears nothing.::  ~~~~XO:  Conor, your chime is not working?~~~~
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: Probably but this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to get inside S31.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: Scheming in progress with the CSO, give us a few minutes please~~~
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Simply turns and goes to take a seat.::

ACTION: Lori sees nothing out of place on the bridge, but still feels as if someone else is on the bridge, who doesn't belong.

FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::gets up from his chair and speaks calmly to no one in particular:: Outloud: Come out. I don't like to be watched.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: We'll just have to keep our eyes open while we go into this, the risk justifies the reward, we've seen what they are already doing with SB514 and DS3. S31 are getting increasingly bold.

CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: If by inside, you mean working for then yes, you are probably correct.  Forgive me sir, but you are predictable. If S31 wanted you to do something it would not be difficult to guide you into doing their will.
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks curiously at the FCO::
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: The best way to sabotage is from within.

ACTION: No response.

CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO:  Lieutenant?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::grits her teeth slightly and draws a PADD from her pocket, a few button pushes later it starts emitting the soothing sounds of a waterfall.:: XO: Section 31 operates in cells. Getting inside one cell will do us no good. What is your goal here sir?
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
::takes another good look around the bridge then turns towards the doctor:: CMO: It's nothing doc. Just a feeling.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: So if we can't kill the beast we shouldn't bother try remove a hand?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
FCO:  What kind of feeling?
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::looks calmly intense:: XO: We should be damn sure that it isn't your own hand you are removing first.
FCO_Ltjg_Lori says:
CMO: I'm not sure. I thought I saw something out of the corner of my eye but when I turned to see what was there, it was gone.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: So go through all the data we have on Keatting and Kaelos and make sure it isn't my hand. Any further comments?
CMO_Cmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Given what has occurred, she accepts just about anything.  Closing her eyes, she lightens her mental shields to allow for a simple light touch search::
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
XO: Anything in our computers is suspect. I would ask again, what is your personal goal with this mission?
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
::his voice in an entirely flat tone:: CSO: Lieutenant. This isn't a democracy. Unless you have something other than questions on my perceived personal goals I want the power back on in my ready room.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: All due respect, sir. I am aware that this is not a democracy, and I would rather not be working at odds with you, but unless you have orders that I do not know about, we are currently operating beyond our mission orders and so you are the representative of Starfleet Command, so your goals are the ones that guide the ship.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::Continues:: XO: So your personal goals are the ones that are important.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::checks the time on her PADD:: XO: And the power will be back in sixty seconds, sir.
Host XO_Cmdr_Conor says:
CSO: As the current commander of this ship, I have a certain level of discretion on how I interperate and achieve the stated goals of our mission orders. I will note you concerns in my log, if you are still unhappy, then I suggest you file a formal complaint with Starfleet Command. Now that will be all Lieutenant. Dismissed.
CSO_LtJg_Ivara says:
::silences her PADD, crosses her arms, lowers her eyebrow and says calmly:: XO: Very well sir.

ACTION: Without a flicker, the power normalizes in the Ready Room.

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Andromeda Mission: "All the Little Pieces" 11405.31 - Time Lapse: None~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~